Mountain pass - Col du Granier
Start in Chapareillan for an ascent under the shade and the watchful eye of one of the emblematic summits of the Chartreuse.
The Col du Granier - 1134 m - lies to the north of the magnificent Chartreuse Massif. Well-known to local climbers, this climb is very difficult, with a gradient of almost 9%.
Route details
Start in the centre of Chapareillan near the church of Saint-Joseph. Take the D285 towards Col du Granier.
Continue on this road for 10 km: you have arrived on the pass where you will find a restaurant with the same name: Col du Granier.
Opening
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Go there
Latitude : 45.465742
Longitude : 5.989985
Height : 283
rue de l'Epinette
38530 Chapareillan
Go there
A TER line serves Pontcharra station.
The start of the Col du Granier climb is around 5 kilometers away.
Information updated on 24/08/2026
by Isère Attractivité
